Antique Abochani Silk Embroidered with Mirrors Bedcover or Curtain: C19th/20th Sinh Greek Island embroidery and figures within temples motifs

and figures within temples motifs

149 x 98cm

The condition is good

just the right amount of wear

and some minor areas of surface wear to the satin surface

Antique Abochani Silk Embroidered with Mirrors Bedcover or Curtain: C19th/20th Sinh Greek Island embroidery and figures within temples motifsBedcover, curtain or throw made with a traditional silk embroidered antique Abochani (wedding shawl) late 19th early 20th century. Central motif of fine embroidered glossy silk within field of flowers and decorative peacock motifs along borders. Hand woven narrow loom cotton ground in three joined sections . Plain cotton sides added at later date to repurpose into bedcover or curtain. Lovely soft muted colours and time worn appearance which will suit